Fishman,
Yes, I did get my fish from Missouri dept of Conservation. Last fall they gave me 800 bluegill and 150 catfish. I am supposed to pick up 150 largemouth bass from them in a couple weeks. All fish are free if I follow thier recommendations - I guess they give the fish out to help reduce the fishing pressure on the public lakes.
I have been feeding -(mostly minnows) for a year. I have finally seen some 3-4" bluegill but no catfish yet. But tons of baitfish. I attached a link to see lake,...

Shiner link


Jeff Gaines